Medal of Honor Action Place: Reams' Station, Virginia, USA
Citation
While his regiment was retiring under fire, voluntarily remained behind to succor a wounded officer who was in great danger, secured assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: October 16, 1897
Born: August 30, 1843, Patterson, Juniata County, PA, United States
Died: November 24, 1917, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Buried: Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery (PM) , Mifflintown, PA, United States